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Twiggy: The Supermodel Who Changed Everything!

Meet Twiggy, a super-thin model from the 1960s who became a global superstar with her big eyes and short hair!

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Torn Jeans and Twiggy Trousers

Torn Jeans and Twiggy Trousers

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Vintage Twist n' Turn Twiggy
Vintage Twiggy doll
The mod girls - Twiggy and Barbie
Vintage Twiggy doll
Vintage Twist n' Turn Twiggy
Vintage Twiggy doll
Twist n' Turn Twiggy and Talking Barbie
Vintage Twiggy doll
1977 Mini Clubman 1100 with Twiggy
Vintage Twist n' Turn Twiggy
Vintage Twist n' Turn Twiggy Doll

Key Facts

Born
September 19, 1949.
Known For
Being a famous teenage model in the 1960s and her unique androgynous look.
Awarded 'The Face of 1966'
By the Daily Express newspaper.
Fun Fact
She was so famous that she traveled the world and appeared on the covers of magazines like Vogue before she was 18 years old.

Who is Twiggy?

Imagine a super-famous model named Twiggy! Her real name is Lesley Lawson, but everyone called her Twiggy because she was so thin. She was a huge star in the 1960s, a time when London was super cool and exciting. Twiggy had big, bright eyes, long eyelashes, and short hair, which made her look really unique and special. She was like a fashion superhero for that time!

The Face of 1966!

Twiggy became so famous that a newspaper called her 'The Face of 1966'! People loved her look so much that she was voted British Woman of the Year. She traveled all over the world, from France to Japan to the United States, and her pictures were on the covers of famous magazines like Vogue. She was like a celebrity everyone wanted to be like!

More Than Just a Model!

After being a supermodel, Twiggy didn't stop there! She became an actress and even a singer. She was in a movie called 'The Boy Friend' and won two big awards for it. She also performed on a famous stage in New York called Broadway and was nominated for another award. She even had her own TV show where she talked to other famous people!

Twiggy Today!

Even now, Twiggy is still a star! She started modeling again for a big store called Marks and Spencer, and her ads were on TV and in magazines. She helped make the store super popular again! She even wrote a book about her life that became a bestseller. Twiggy shows us that you can do many amazing things throughout your life!

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